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    • 5:49 PM, May. 23, 2013

    Outdoor spaces go bold, beautiful with eclectic accessories

    From all-weather wicker, modern mesh and other open weaves, to teak in all shades from honey to warm grays, to metal in sleek stainless steel, the selection has never been greater or more stylish for outdoor furniture.

    • 5:53 PM, May. 23, 2013
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    Trim spring flowering shrubs after they've bloomed

    If your lilac did not explode in color this spring, and you are sure it's getting enough sun and has not been over-fertilized, it may be in need of a haircut.

    • 6:04 PM, May. 23, 2013
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    Retired auto worker uses car seats to create unique furniture

    Ernest McClenney of Macomb Township would like to offer you what could very well be the best seat in the house (or office).

    • 6:09 PM, May. 23, 2013
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    War banners offer clues to their origins

    Discovered during a business cleanout were three large banners used to promote war bonds that were recently brought in for appraisal.

    • 6:05 PM, May. 23, 2013
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    Lots of ways to level uneven concrete

    Over the past 30 years, I've always received questions about fixing uneven concrete walkways or driveways.

    • 6:10 PM, May. 23, 2013
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    Couple faces Parkinson's with humor and resolve

    Whenever I watch correspondent Bill Geist on CBS 'Sunday Morning,' I see traces of my mother. Same thing with Muhammad Ali. His rhythmic hand shaking and the poker face really hit home. And when Michael J. Fox is low on meds, he just nails her.

    • 6:25 PM, May. 23, 2013
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    Welcome mat: The latest and greatest for your home

    Gardenviews in Northville celebrtes 18 years, tips for your 'Antiques Roadshow' appearance, learn about gourds as art and more.

    • 6:27 PM, May. 23, 2013
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    Create artful displays with collections

    Decorating with your collections is a wonderful way to weave your personality into your decor and make your home a unique expression of your life and interests. Here are tips I use to create displays with my collections.

    • 6:28 PM, May. 23, 2013
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    Find the right insides for your outdoor furniture

    Q. I have all-weather fabric, and I want to sew pillows. What should I fill them with? Can I make them waterproof?

    • 6:30 PM, May. 23, 2013
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    Simple, rustic white pizza

    If you're not a huge red sauce fan, but do love pizza, this one is for you. A quick meal for two, this recipe can be doubled for a group. It pairs well with white wine; I chose Macon-Villages Chardonnay, which goes nicely with cheeses and cream dishes.

    • 6:32 PM, May. 23, 2013
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    Try growing fruit trees in pots

    Although not all fruit trees thrive in containers for long periods, you can grow any fruit tree in a container for a few years and then transplant it.

    • 1:24 PM, May. 17, 2013
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    Golf course home fits couple to a tee

    Jason Hayburn drew two floor plans before he ever set foot in the house that would eventually become his family's home. The end result is part of Saturday's Dearborn Symphony Home Tour.

    • 6:54 PM, May. 16, 2013
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    Trip to Thailand yields amazing fabric for clothing projects

    At the time of this interview, professional sewer Yana Dee of Traverse City was in the midst of filling a custom order from one of her Internet sales, despite feeling a bit anxious.

    • 6:58 PM, May. 16, 2013
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    Day-boat scallops add tasty twist to caprese salad

    Whenever I spy the word 'caprese,' whether on a menu or in a cookbook, I snap to attention. 'Caprese,' which means 'in the style of Capri,' is best known for caprese salad and includes three of my favorites – basil, tomatoes and fresh mozzarella.

    • 1:17 PM, May. 17, 2013
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    College speakers offer advice that changes lives

    'Tis the season for commencement speeches. Ever since Anna Quindlen's 'Get a Life' address written for Villanova University and Steve Jobs' amazing wisdom to ...

    • 7:05 PM, May. 16, 2013
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    A handy idea for personalizing the walls

    A focal point doesn't have to be an obvious option, such as a fireplace. As Lanie and John Tobin demonstrate, it can be something a little more original.

    • 7:06 PM, May. 16, 2013
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    Prep for party season by cleaning up the outside

    Memorial Day is the traditional start to the outdoor entertaining season, but your home's exterior is probably in need of some serious cleaning before you have ...

    • 7:09 PM, May. 16, 2013
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    Right start makes sure new conifers stay ever green

    Steven Courtney, manager of Michigan State University's Hidden Lake Gardens in Tipton, is my new go-to guy when I have questions about conifers.

    • 7:13 PM, May. 16, 2013
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    Particulars of mystery print's creator elusive

    Leslie Littell's husband is of German heritage, and his grandparents were married in that country in 1929. Approximately a decade later, the couple immigrated ...

    • 7:23 PM, May. 16, 2013
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    Welcome mat: The latest and greatest for your home

    See glasswork and more at Fine Art at the Village of Rochester Hills, attend Flower Day, hear music in the Boston-Edison district, tour homes and more.

    • 7:24 PM, May. 16, 2013
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    How to take care of oak trees

    Oaks live so long and have such appeal in the landscape that planting one becomes a good investment — one that will outlive the house itself if a few ...

    • 7:28 PM, May. 16, 2013
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    Garden calendar

    Pick up plants all over town, learn about heirloom tomatoes and herbs, get your soil tested and more.

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